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The Rank and File Caucus of ACTRA Performers

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Community of performer reformers.
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We are RCAP—a group of unionized, Canadian performers committed to organizing and empowering #ACTRA members from the ground up.

We are building solidarity door to door, call to call, and through meetings. This is a member-led, rank-and-file movement. Join us!

Follow the link in our bio for updates, our principles, and educational resources.

#RCAPActingUp #RCAPOrganize by @rcaporganize

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It’s ACTRA Toronto council election time - and we’re here to work.

We are committed to building power not just at the bargaining table, but in community with one another. Through open and constructive dialogue across every category and throughout our jurisdiction.   With 15,000 members, ACTRA Toronto has the potential to be a great source of power in the creative labour movement.

We chose ONWARDS because there is more to do. More for ACTRA Toronto to become. Now is a point in time; onwards is everything thereafter.

Visit www.rcaporganize.com to view our 2025 platform.

🤘✊ by @rcaporganize

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We came, we saw, we gathered!

On Sun, Nov 2nd, we held a GOTV party at @thevaultcreationlab (thank you team Vault!).

In 2023, the slogan we ran with was “Come Together”, and the spirit of that campaign has never left us. We were honoured to host conversations, lively debates, and an opportunity to build community. Thank you to all who joined us.

Ps - Have you voted yet?

#Onwards by @rcaporganize

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How we got here, where we are going.

12 PM EST - TODAY

A conversation hosted by ACTRA TO member, award-winning actor, formidable teacher, and long time supporter of our work — @ksuemurray. Visit her page to join!

A conversation to move #Onwards.

Hear from candidates @jkrae_actrato @jinnywongonset & @sallynakazi.

✊ by @rcaporganize

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VOTING IS OPEN.

From Oct 31 – Nov 11, we invite you to read the candidate statements, spend time with our platform, make your decisions, and cast your vote.

We’re also proud to endorse (with consent) four remarkable candidates who share our vision for a strong, transparent, and inclusive union — a vision sourced by members, for members. Incumbents @im2fancy_ & @paulconstable, and the formidable @thetamarapodemski & @totesom.

Honestly, this week has tested us.

But the VOTE is open and we are moving #Onwards.

We know that throughout labour history, employers have distracted workers from demanding change by turning us against each other. What we’re seeing now is that same dynamic in play.

Don’t take the bait.

The noise can feel loud and the goal is simple: keep us fighting so we forget what we’re fighting for.

ACCESS. OPPORTUNITY. ACTION.

The truth is, members are organizing for a more open, member-driven ACTRA — and that movement is growing, whether we’re elected or not.

There’s nothing glamorous about union work. But there is something wildly hopeful about it.

And that’s why we’re not giving up.

Plus, beyond the OG 8, this slate is stacked with a super group of candidates who are undeniably ready to take office.

Yesterday we sat with residents of the Performing Arts Lodge, some, having been ACTRA members for over 50 years. We laughed and debated and got to the heart of why we do this crazy f*cking job called “show buisness”. And right now, our union, our members — need us to focus on that.

Let’s get to work.

#VoteRCAP #UnionStrong #ACTRAToronto #Solidarity #WeBuildNotTearDown by @rcaporganize

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BREAKING: ACTRA Toronto Council Elections open today! Until Nov 11
✅how do I vote? ONLINE!
Full members got an email yesterday with credentials and access to voting portal.

🎉 RCAP is hosting a Get Out the Vote Party
📍The Vault Creation Lab 2076 Danforth
🗓️ Sun Nov 2nd, 5-8pm
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Family- friendly! Pizza. Bar service. Vibes.
Register at rcaporganize.com

featuring: @dianneaguilar @royurbanozo @_rami.al by @rcaporganize

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Movements don’t start in boardrooms — they start with members.

Let’s gather, connect, and get out the vote so we can get to work! We’re beyond grateful for the support, the dialogue, and the community we’ve built — not just over the last 3 years, but the last 3 weeks.

November 2nd @thevaultcreationlab

5–8 PM ET, Family-friendly, come-and-go event.
Remarks at 5:45 PM, a short program to rally + say thanks.

Conversations, camaraderie, and PIZZA 🍕

Meet the slate candidates and get your Vote On(wards)!  
Registration link in bio 🔗

All members welcome to attend!

#Onwards #Vote4RCAP #UnionStrong #GetOutTheVote by @rcaporganize

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Why we go to @labornotes Troublemakers School —

Because this work isn’t just about a slate or an election - it’s about a movement to get back to basics.

This past weekend, at Troublemakers School Toronto, we sat with rank & file, elected leaders, ACTRA members, fellow ACTRA Toronto candidates, and organizers from unions across Ontario and the U.S.

We went to learn, to connect, and to remind ourselves why we fight. Because building a stronger union isn’t about titles or politics - it’s about power.

The kind of power that comes from organizing, showing up, and doing the work together to build a union that acts like a union. That is the only way we win anything worth having.

That’s what RCAP is about.

“Attending Troublemakers School and getting the opportunity to share my story at the plenary reminded me what true solidarity feels like - that we’re not alone and that our fight is part of a much bigger labour movement. I left re-energized to tackle the issues we face as Canadian performers.” - @elanad

We have been attending @labornotes workshops, conferences, and mentor sessions for over 3 years. We have deep gratitude for the connections we’ve made and the support they’ve shown us!

Onwards ✊ by @rcaporganize

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Over the past 3 years, RCAP and dedicated members gave 100s of hours to observing the ACTRA/ICA ORLB hearings, understanding the lockout and pushed for actions to move our union Onwards!

VOTE for Collective Action - vote RCAP on Oct 31. #ActraToronto #Elections
@rcaporganize

*no nature paths were harmed in the making of this video.
@dinapino1 @timberesfjord

Vote RCAP Onwards Slate
— Access. Opportunity. Action —
Nneka Atto
Tim Beresford
John Cleland
Bill Cole
Adolyn Dar
Izaiah Dockery
Elana Dunkelman
Emily Hurson
Jameson Kraemer
Amy Matysio
Sally Nakazi
Dina Pino
Anand Rajaram
Gord Rand
Asante Tracey
Roy Urbanozo
David Wallen
Jinny Wong
Kara Wooten
Kate Ziegler

& I’m also voting to re-elect these instrumental Councillors too! —
Paul Constable @paulconstable
Mercedes Morris @im2fancy_

@nnekaatto @timberesfjord @johnnycleland @williamccole @adolynhd @izaiahdockery @elanad @limeshy @jkrae_actrato @amatysio @sallynakazi @dinapino1 @actra_hrh_anand_rajaram @gordnrand @asantetracey @royurbanozo @3chord @jinnywongonset @karawoot10 @katezie by @rcaporganize

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If the foundation is cracked, the house won’t stand. Let’s continue to reform, rebuild, reimagine and move ONWARDS.

Members want their union to be accessible, democratically sound, and transparent. They want it to be a stable source of work opportunities.

We need a strong voter turnout to endorse not only the full RCAP slate, but the shared vision we’re building together — the union YOU want to see.

A resounding YES to what we’ve built together, and an even louder YES to forging ahead, bent on building a powerful creative labour force.

The power belongs to the members, it’s our duty at the table to see that through.

Voting opens OCT 31st — Let’s ride!

www.rcaporganize.com by @rcaporganize

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Onwards: Meet the 20 candidates running on the RCAP slate for ACTRA Toronto Council. We bring experience, dedication and accountability. A coalition of proven incumbents and fresh perspectives—representing every category. Running a slate is a tried and tested method for making progress within a union. We aren’t running to gain power for a few but to build power for every member of ACTRA Toronto.

It’s called the labour “movement” for a reason. We must keep going.

Let’s work: More Access, More Opportunity and More Action.

To learn more about each candidate visit the @actratoronto election page (link in our bio). Tap the images above to follow our candidates!

To learn more about the ONWARDS Platform and stay up to date - Join the Ranks - link in our bio. #access #opportunity #action by @rcaporganize

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Onwards: Meet the 20 candidates running on the RCAP slate for ACTRA Toronto Council. We bring experience, dedication and accountability. A coalition of proven incumbents and fresh perspectives—representing every category. Running a slate is a tried and tested method for making progress within a union. We aren’t running to gain power for a few but to build power for every member of ACTRA Toronto.

It’s called the labour “movement” for a reason. We must keep going.

Let’s work: More Access, More Opportunity and More Action.

To learn more about each candidate visit the @actratoronto election page (link in our bio). Tap the images above to follow our candidates!

To learn more about the ONWARDS Platform and stay up to date - Join the Ranks - link in our bio. #access #opportunity #action by @rcaporganize

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